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Medical workers transport the body of an Ebola patient in Mongbwalu, Ituri Province, the Democratic Republic of Congo, on May 25, 2026. (Photo: Xinhua/VNA)
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The fight against Ebola

An Ebola outbreak is spreading at an alarming rate from the Democratic Republic of Congo to neighbouring countries in Central Africa, raising international concerns over a dangerous new health crisis.

The Ministry of Health holds an online meeting on May 22, 2026 to discuss surveillance and prevention measures against Ebola virus disease amid the evolving outbreak situation in the Democratic Republic of the Congo and Uganda. (Photo: VNA)
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WHO acknowledges Viet Nam's proactive Ebola preparedness efforts

The World Health Organisation (WHO) has assessed the risk of Ebola transmission as low globally, including in Viet Nam, and acknowledged the proactive efforts of Viet Nam’s Ministry of Health and the Government’s urgent direction in preparing the system and strengthening response capacity to the outbreak.

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